12-17-02: JSU Employee Awards Luncheon - Photos by University Photographer The JSU Employee Awards Luncheon recognized Tony Lindsey as the recipient of the Employee of the Year Award. Employees were awarded 10-year, 15-year, 20-year, 25-year, 30-year, and 35-year pins for their years of service. 12-17-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Talladega The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Talladega Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Thursday, January 9, 2003, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Chamber office. 12-17-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Gadsden The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Gadsden Area Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Wednesday, January 8, 2003, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. 12-17-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Cherokee County The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Tuesday, January 7, 2003, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Chamber office. 12-17-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Calhoun County The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Thursday, January 2, 2003, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. 12-16-02: Top Graduates of Fall Semester 2002 Top graduates of the JSU Fall Semester 2002 are pictured here during the commencement services with JSU President Dr. Meehan. 12-10-02: Payphones a Thing of the Past BellSouth has informed JSU that all payphones on campus will be removed by January 30, 2003. The payphone industry has been in decline for many years, and this icon of public communications is starting to disappear across the country. 12-09-02: JSU Graduation List - Fall 2002 Jacksonville State University will hold a split, two-ceremony graduation (one event in the morning, another in the afternoon) on Saturday, December 14 at Pete Mathews Coliseum, with candidates for graduation divided by colleges. During the 10 a.m. commencement, graduating seniors in the College of Education and Professional Studies and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, along with graduate students from both colleges, will receive degrees. Candidates in the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Commerce and Business Administration will receive their degrees during the 2 p.m. ceremony. Candidates for graduation are included in this listing. 12-09-02: Titmice at Breakfast Photos of the Sunday morning breakfast crowd flocking in. 12-05-02: Eminent Scholar Glen Browder Concludes Public Lecture Series in Alabama, Moscow, Washington Former Congressman Browder conducted sixteen forums as an extended version of the JSU Eminent Scholar Public Lecture Series this Fall, beginning at Alabama schools in September and concluding in November at institutions in the national capital; he even delivered one lecture in Moscow. 12-04-02: JSU Social Work Students Coordinate Senior Bingo As a final project prior to graduation, Amy Phillips and Ashley Maddox--JSU senior social work students completing their semester long field internship with the East Alabama Area Agency on Aging--coordinated an event for a group of senior citizens in Calhoun County to come together to play some bingo. 12-04-02: Winner of Boxing Legend's Glove Announced Math Professor Rhonda Wilks won today's drawing for a boxing glove signed by heavyweight champ Mohammed Ali. JSU employees who gave to United Way were eligible for the drawing. 12-04-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Calhoun County The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Thursday, December 19, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. 12-04-02: Phi Kappa Phi Inducts Faculty, Administrators The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, a 104-year-old organization whose mission is "to recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others," recently held induction ceremonies on campus. 12-04-02: Grand Canyon from the Sky A photo made yesterday from a flight over the Grand Canyon. Do you have feature photos to share on the News Wire? 12-04-02: Dr. Cash Becomes Certified Online Instructor Dr. Jane T. Cash, Jacksonville State University College of Nursing & Health Sciences, has been awarded her certified Online Instructor (COI) designation. The certification program provides professional development and recognition for instructors of online courses. 12-04-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Sylacauga The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Wednesday, December 18, 2002, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Chamber office. 11-26-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Gadsden The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Gadsden Area Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Wednesday, December 11, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. 11-26-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Talladega The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Talladega Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Thursday, December 12, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Chamber office. 11-26-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Blount County The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Blount County-Oneonta Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Tuesday, December 10, 2002, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Chamber office. 11-22-02: Parkway is Open! Come Visit! Chimney Peak Parkway, JSU's two-mile stretch of newly blacktopped road leading to the future home of JSU's observatory, is open -- and everyone is invited to use it to see the fall colors, according to Jack Hopper, assistant to the president. 11-21-02: JSU Organizational Council Elects Officers Jacksonville State University's Organizational Council elected officers on Monday for the academic year. The purpose of the council is to "foster a spirit of academic unity among the student body and to enhance their academic, cultural and social lives." The council body is composed of the leaders of the many organizations on JSU's campus. 11-21-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Calhoun County The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Thursday, December 5, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. 11-21-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Cleburne County The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Cleburne County Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Wednesday, December 4, 2002, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Lucile L. Morgan Library, 541 Ross Street in Heflin. 11-20-02: A Thriller for the Giver! JSU's United Way team would like to give university-wide contributions a little extra "punch" before the campaign ends. And just in time for you to "sock away" another charitable contribution before tax season. Give now and become eligible for a drawing for a boxing glove signed by heavyweight champ Mohammed Ali. 11-20-02: Christmas Open House at the President's Home Faith, family and tradition are a big part of the Meehan family's Christmas and for the third year in a row, they will be opening the President's Home to share those traditions with Jacksonville State University. And this year, the invitation to the holiday open house has been extended beyond the boundaries of the JSU campus to the surrounding community. 11-20-02: Former NFL Football Player Kevin Greene Speaks to ROTC Cadets If the cadets in the Jacksonville State University Department of Military Science learned two things from their guest presenter Kevin Greene, former NFL five-time pro-bowler, on Tuesday, they were: wrestling is “sports entertainment,” and they, the cadets, are special. 11-20-02: Photo: Bumblebee On Flower Dave Patty of Weaver captured this spectacular shot of a Bumblebee at work on a fall day on his farm. 11-20-02: Forty-Four Graduate from Police Academy Forty-four area law enforcement personnel recently graduated from Jacksonville State University's Northeast Alabama Police Academy, which provides state-mandated training for Alabama peace officers. 11-19-02: On Top of Chimney Peak - Photos & Story Plans to relocate the University's observatory to Chimney Peak are closer to completion following the paving of the road leading to the top of the mountain. Just east of JSU, the mountain will be the home of a donated telescope and a planetarium, according to Pete Conroy, of JSU's Environmental Policy and Information Center. 11-19-02: ROTC Awards Day - Photos & Story Jacksonville State University's Department of Military Science recently recognized the young men and women who make up the Gamecock Battalion. The 2002 Fall Awards Ceremony recognized the educational and physical accomplishments of the Gamecock cadets, as individuals and as a part of a team. 11-19-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Cherokee County The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Tuesday, December 3, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Chamber office. 11-18-02: Glen Browder Expands Democracy Series into DC Area Former Congressman Glen Browder, who this month presented his unconventional analysis of America's "Great Experiment" in a guest lecture at Independent University of Moscow, will now continue his lecture series at various educational institutions in the D.C. area during the next three weeks. 11-15-02: The Clash of the Gladiators of the Griddle It was an ideal match-up: two well trained combatants prepared to battle time, each other and the unknown. They are they gladiators of the griddle, fighters of the frying pan, warriors of the whisk. 11-15-02: Students Turn Trash Into Cash The sight would turn most stomachs: piles and piles of discarded cans, bottles and wrappers, one leather glove, countless cigarette butts, a pair of boxer shorts, a red hair bow. All of this and more piled along the front of Jacksonville State University's Pete Mathews Coliseum. All thanks to the Student Government Association. 11-14-02: Feline Athletic, Anyone? This cat was feline..., er, feeling athletic during the volleyball game. Must have been the Science Diet.... 11-14-02: Students Get Jobs at Fall Career Expo Thirty companies recently recruited on campus, discussing job opportunities with students, according to Janet White, director of Career Placement Services, which hosted the event entitled "New Opportunities, New Directions." 11-13-02: Homecoming Scenes Captured by Steve Latham Photographs from Homecoming 2002. 11-13-02: Using the Correct Logo The Publications Office reports some confusion about logo usage following the University's introduction of new athletic logos. Unless your organization is involved in athletics, the standard logo is the one to use. If you have any question about which logo is appropriate, please contact Mary Smith, publications coordinator, at Ext. 5830. 11-12-02: Dr. Mario Aguila To Address Phi Beta Kappa on November 16 The 2002 Fall Fellowship Fest of the Northeast Alabama Association of Phi Beta Kappa will be held on November 16 (10:00 A.M.-12:30 P.M.) in the President's Dining Hall located in the Jack Hopper Cafeteria on the Jacksonville State Campus. 11-11-02: Academe To Present Panel Discussion on Plagiarism Academe will meet on Thursday, November 14, 2002, at 2:30 p.m. in Room 1101 B, Houston Cole Library. Teresa Reed, Paul Barnett-Ellis, Benji Blair, and Carmine Di Biase will present a panel discussion, "Capturing Our Students' (Cheatin') Hearts: Strategies for Finding and Exposing Plagiarism in the College Classroom." 11-11-02: Annual Career Expo on November 13 Career Placement Services will host its annual Career Expo on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 in Stephenson Hall, beginning at 9:15. Thirty companies have registered to participate and several of these companies have never recruited at our campus. 11-11-02: JSU Chamber Singers Concert in Birmingham on Nov. 22 The Jacksonville State University Chamber Singers will perform at the Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham at noon on Friday, November 22, as part of the Church's Mid-Day Music Series. 11-11-02: JSU Cheerleader Scholarship Established in Memory of Matthew Morris A scholarship in the memory of the late Jacksonville State University cheerleader Matthew Jeremy Morris is being established by his family. The scholarship will be awarded to a returning cheerleader who demonstrates considerable improvement during the previous year of participation as a JSU Red Squad member. 11-08-02: Jenny Earley Crowned JSU's 2002 Homecoming Queen With the blaze of the Jacksonville State University annual homecoming bonfire as the backdrop, Jenny Earley, a senior from McCalla, Alabama was crowned JSU's 2002 Homecoming Queen Thursday night. 11-11-02: Three JSU Students Awarded Chemistry Program Scholarships Barbara Gilbreath, Kristen Smith and Kacee Kirkland have been awarded chemistry program scholarships in the amount of 250.00 each for the Spring 2003 semester. 11-12-02: Friends of the Houston Cole Library To Host Discussion on Rebecca Harding Davis Janice Milner Lasseter, Professor of English at Samford University and member of the Alabama Humanities Foundation speakers bureau, presents "Duels, Feuds, Horse-Racing, Plantation Mistresses, Slavery, Iron Mills: Alabama Legends in a Nineteenth-Century Memoir," on November 12, 2002 at 2:00 PM at the Houston Cole Library. 11-08-02: 2002 Homecoming Schedule This PDF file contains 2002 Homecoming Schedule. Adobe Acrobat Reader required. 11-08-02: E-Commerce Visionary Bruce Culbert To Speak Nov. 14 Bruce Culbert, a seasoned professional who has been at the forefront of interactive and internet business solutions for the past decade, will lecture at 1 p.m. in Merrill Hall auditorium on Thursday, November 14, culminating the College of Commerce and Business Administration's fall lecture series on e-commerce. 11-07-02: High School Juniors Participate in JSU's Emerging Leaders Day Over 150 juniors from 89 area high schools got a taste of college life today, courtesy of Jacksonville State University’s Emerging Leaders Day. The event, in its third year at JSU, is an opportunity for the students to participate in leadership seminars, meet student leaders from other high schools as well as meet with JSU student leaders. 11-06-02: 2002 Hoedown Homecoming T-Shirts Available Jacksonville State University's Office of Student Activities is now selling the official 2002 Hoedown Homecoming t-shirt. JSU students are being encouraged to wear homecoming t-shirts on Friday as part of spirit week. 11-06-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Calhoun County The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Thursday, November 21, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. 11-06-02: Delta Zeta Sorority Marks Anniversaries This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the national organization of Delta Zeta at Miami University, as well as the 25th anniversary of the founding of Jacksonville State University's Lambda Gamma Chapter of DZ. Delta Zeta is one of nation's largest sororities, with 165 college chapters scattered across the U.S. and 250 alumnae chapters, which reach as far as the United Kingdom and Canada. 11-06-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Pell City The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Pell City Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Tuesday, November 19, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Chamber office. 11-06-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Sylacauga The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Wednesday, November 20, 2002, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Chamber office. 11-01-02: Important! Commencement Instructions This PDF file contains important information for students who are graduating this Fall. Adobe Acrobat Reader required. 11-01-02: Additional Commencement Information This PDF file contains further important information for students who are graduating this Fall. Adobe Acrobat Reader required. 11-01-02: JSU 2002 Homecoming Court Approximately 600 Jacksonville State University student cast their votes on Thursday to select the five women who would be the 2002 Homecoming Court. Students were able to vote for up to five to narrow down the Homecoming Pageant's Top Ten to who would be on the court. 11-01-02: English Department Conference To Be Held November 8 - 10 Jacksonville State University's English Department will be sponsoring a conference entitled "Travel and Translation in the Early Modern Period." The conference, which is free and open to the public, will be held November 8th through November 10th. Most sessions will be held on the 11th floor of the Houston Cole Library unless otherwise stated in the program. 10-31-02: JSU Alumni Featured in "Secrets for Success" Panel Discussion An audience of Jacksonville State University students were presented a few "secrets" for success during a panel discussion hosted recently by Career Placement Services. The program was moderated by JSU Alumnus Shane McGriff of Macquarium Intelligent Communication, a 1991 graduate of JSU and JSU Young Alumnus of the Year in 1998. 10-31-02: Office Prepares for Halloween Visitors Abby Knight, a student staff writer in the University News Bureau and Publications Office, showed up for work on October 31 showing the spirit of the season. 10-31-02: Eighth Grade Education...Not What It Used To Be? Remember hearing someone's great-grandparents lament that they only had an 8th grade education? Well, check out the 1895 eighth-grade final exam given in Salina, Kansas. Would any of us have passed this exam? 10-30-02: JSU and GSCC Launch ROTC Partnership Program Jacksonville State University and Gadsden State Community College signed a partnership agreement that allows students at GSCC to take freshman and sophomore level military science classes through the JSU Reserve Officer Training Candidate (ROTC) Program at either the GSCC campus or the JSU campus. 10-30-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Talladega The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Talladega Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Thursday November 14, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Chamber office. 10-30-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Gadsden Area The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Gadsden Area Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Wednesday, November 13, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. It is necessary that you make an appointment. For more information, or your appointment, please call (256) 543-3472. 10-30-02: Voting Ballot Includes Homecoming Candidates and SGA Amendments On November 7th, Jacksonville State University students will have more to vote on than Homecoming Queen. They will also be voting on five amendments to the Student Government Association Constitution. 10-30-02: University Announces Boot Policy Beginning in November, any vehicle on campus that has five or more unpaid parking tickets that are at least 30 days old will get the boot--an immobilizing device University Police will use on vehicles to motivate offenders to abide by the rules. 10-30-02: Jacksonville State University To Offer Course in Birmingham Jacksonville State University's Department of Distance Education has coordinated with Birmingham City Schools to offer a graduate course in educational administration in the Phillips Building in downtown Birmingham for the spring semester of 2003. 10-29-02: Students Getting Ready for Rocky Horror Picture Show Once again, to mark Halloween, JSU’s SGA will host a free showing of the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” on the Quad at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31. The film, known for its campy feel and Busby Berkley-like production numbers, has an added appeal: audience participation. 10-29-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Blount County The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Blount County-Oneonta Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Tuesday, November 12 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Chamber office. 10-29-02: JSU Freshman Forum Visits Wessex House Members of JSU Freshman Forum recently visited the Wessex House of Jacksonville to conduct its second annual community service project. The members teamed up to deliver sugar-free "goodie" bags to the residents of the home. 10-29-02: Chamber Winds To Perform Memorial Concert on Veterans Day Jacksonville State University Department of Music's Chamber Winds will perform a memorial to those who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001 and the sadness that followed on November 11th at 7:00 p.m. in Mason Hall's Performance Center. 10-28-02: JSU Unveils Manufacuring Design Lab Jacksonville State University's Department of Technology and Engineering recently hosted area VIPs during dedication ceremonies for its new Manufacturing Design Lab housed in Self Hall, which is made possible through major contributions from North American Bus Industries (NABI) and National Automotive Center. NABI formed a partnership with JSU and provided the graphics workstations valued at $50,000 needed to run the software. 10-25-02: Homecoming Pageant Selects Top Ten Homecoming Queen Contestants Jacksonville State University's Hoedown Homecoming officially began Thursday night with the selection of the top ten Homecoming queen contestants during the 2002 Homecoming Pageant. 10-25-02: Glen Browder Expands Democracy Series into DC Area Former Congressman Glen Browder, a Jacksonville State University eminent scholar, will carry his provocative public lecture series on the future of American democracy into the national capital after America’s Fall elections. 10-24-02: TV24 Celebrates FCC License Approval Tom Williams recalls that on October 10th, he was on his way to Louisiana to tape nine episodes of "Big Boyz Toyz" for Jacksonville's WJXS-TV24 when he got the news that the station license had been approved for Alabama Heritage Communications L.L.C. by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Williams and the station's other partners were so busy they didn't have time to celebrate until today. 10-24-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Calhoun County The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Thursday, November 7, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. 10-24-02: Criminal Justice To Host Satanic Tourism Workshop Dr. Gordon Crews, head of JSU's Department of Criminal Justice who will be conducting the seminar, has had a researcher's interest in the connection between Satanism and crime, particularly the link to juvenile crime, since working in law enforcement as a bloodhound officer. Since then he has published numerous articles and books, as well as conducted seminars on the subject. The seminar starts at 8 a.m. on Saturday, October 26th in Merrill Building. 10-23-02: President's Report to the Board of Trustees JSU President Meehan delivers this report to the Board of Trustees at their quarterly meeting on October 21. 10-23-02: VPAA Report to the Board of Trustees JSU Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs delivers this report to the Board of Trustees at their quarterly meeting on October 21. 10-22-02: JSU Dedicates Campus Section of Ladiga Trail University Photographer Steve Latham captured scenes from the dedication ceremony for JSU's leg of the Chief Ladiga Trail. 10-22-02: "It's A Friend Thing" As part of JSU's Alcohol Awareness Week, President Bill Meehan and other supporters pose for a publicity shot in front of an automobile involved in an alcohol-related accident. 10-22-02: More Scenes From Library Rededication Photographer Steve Latham captured these shots from Monday's rededication ceremony at Cole Library. 10-22-02: CCBA Awards Announced The Jacksonville State University College of Commerce and Business Administration recently presented faculty awards for excellence, including four $500 awards, during a recent convocation. 10-21-02: Cole Library Rededication Jacksonville State University rededicated Cole Library Monday following completion of the exterior renovation project, which replaced the old crumbling white marble with red granite. 10-21-02: Pete Mathews Steps Down JSU Board of Trustee Chairman Pete Mathews announced Monday he will step down as chairman at the end of the year. Mathews has served on the board for 37 years and is one of only two remaining trustees from the founding board created by the legislature when Jacksonville State College was elevated to university status in 1966. Trustee Jim Bennett will become chairman in January. 10-21-02: JSU Inks $15 Million Bond Issue President Bill Meehan and Board of Trustee Chairman Pete Mathews sign an agreement to issue a $15 million bond issue for capital improvements. The funds will be used for the renovation of Ayers Hall and the Field House, and will pay for the construction of a multi-purpose building and the renovation of a consortium building at McClellan to be shared with Gadsden State Community College. 10-18-02: JSU ROTC 10-Miler Team To Run Race in DC on Oct. 20 JSU's ROTC 10-miler team left Jacksonville on Thursday, headed northeast to Washington D.C. Captain John Nolan, who is the freshman and sophomore ROTC instructor, as well as the advisor for the 10-miler team, was unaware of any changes being made to the 10 mile race to be held October 20th. Over 18,000 runners are expected to participate this year. D.C. is a city that has been under siege since October 2nd, when an unknown shooter began targeting and killing people. Since then he has killed 9 people and injured two. 10-17-02: It Simmers.    It Smokes.    It's Homecoming at JSU! It simmers. It smokes. Hardwood creaks and groans against the heat. The fire wins the battle of resistance and consumes the wood. Fueled flames climb higher and higher into the night sky, white-hot tips licking at the stars. The light of the fire beats out the moon, beats out even the brightest star. Jacksonville State University students, along with university students nationwide, partake in the ancient rite of a bonfire as the blaze of the alma mater, the nurturing mother, signals her children to return home. And that they will, on Saturday, November 9. 10-17-02: Pumpkin Carving and Costume Contest on October 31 Jacksonville State University's Up 'til Dawn executive board, along with the JSU fraternity Kappa Sigma, will be hosting a pumpkin carving and costume contest on October 31 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 10-17-02: Sometimes a Cursed Play is Worth the Risk JSU's drama department will be performing William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" October 17 through 21 at the Stone Center for the Performing Arts. The play focuses on one couple's deadly ambition. But it is the magic and madness in the play that makes it one of Shakespeare's darkest works. Among theater people, the play is believed to be cursed. It is believed to be so unlucky that just by saying the title, quoting from it, or using props from it can produce bad luck. 10-16-02: Alcohol Awareness Week Activities Announced Jacksonville State University's Counseling and Career Services and JSU Peer Educators are sponsoring Alcohol Awareness Week activities October 21 through 25. 10-16-02: Fall Career Expo Career Placement Services will host its annual career fair on Wednesday, November 13th in Stephenson Hall. Companies and agencies seeking all non-teaching majors will be present. 10-16-02: Distinguished Alumni To Share "Secrets for Success" Jacksonville State University's Career Placement Services will host a panel discussion on “Secrets for Success” featuring several of JSU’s distinguished alumni. 10-15-02: JSU's Civic Chorale To Present Winter Concert on November 24 The Jacksonville State University Civic Chorale will present its winter concert beginning at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2002 in the Church of St. Michael and All Angels in Anniston. The Chorale will perform Cantata 142, Uns ist ein Kind geboren (Unto us is born a Son), attributed to J.S. Bach, and Camille Saint-Saens' Christmas Oratorio. 10-15-02: Tenth Annual Madrigal Dinner on November 22nd and 23rd The Jacksonville State University Choral Department will hold the tenth annual Madrigal Dinner on Friday and Saturday, November 22nd and 23rd in the Leone Cole Auditorium on the JSU campus. This event features the JSU Chamber Singers and A Cappella Choir, who will present an evening full of musical drama centered around a seven-course meal. 10-15-02: Coosa Group of the Sierra Club To Hold Meeting on November 14th Mike Mullen of Troy State University will speak at Jacksonville State University on the topic "Ecological Health of Wadeable Streams in the Choctawhatchee River and Prescriptions for Restoration" during the next Coosa Group of the Sierra Club meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday November 14th in Room 234, Martin Hall. 10-15-02: JSU's A Cappella Choir To Present Winter Concert on Nov. 10 The Jacksonville State University A Cappella Choir will present its winter concert beginning at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 10, 2002 at the Church of St. Michael’s and All Angels in Anniston. The concert will include music, poetry, and other readings pertaining to the Christmas/Advent season. 10-15-02: Dr. Wendy Channel To Present Piano Recital on October 29 Dr. Wendy Channel will present a piano recital beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29 at the Mason Hall Performance Center at Jacksonville State University. Dr. Channel has performed throughout the southeast as a piano soloist and collaborative musician. She has wide experience as an accompanist and has served as a vocal coach for numerous singers in the United States and Italy. 10-14-02: HP's Morten Brante to Speak Wednesday The College of Commerce and Business Administration is pleased to announce that Morten Brante, Director of Hewlett-Packard’s Global Solution Centers, will speak in the Merrill Building Auditorium on Wednesday October 16th, 2002 at 1:30 pm. 10-14-02: Alcohol Awareness Week Activities Announced Jacksonville State University's Counseling and Career Services and JSU Peer Educators are sponsoring Alcohol Awareness Week activities October 21 through 25. 10-14-02: ROTC Team Ready for DC 10-Miler Ten miles. That's 17,600 yards. 52800 feet. Over Washington DC's Memorial Bridge, past the Lincoln Memorial, onto Independence Avenue. Along the length of the Reflecting Pool, past the Washington Monument, The Smithsonian Castle, The Air and Space Museum.... It's certain to be breathtaking, no pun intended. 10-11-02: JSU Unveils Manufacturing Design Lab Jacksonville State University's Department of Technology and Engineering will dedicate its new Manufacturing Design Lab at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 23 in Room 174 Self Hall. 10-11-02: Randy Owen Goes to Washington Alabama lead singer Randy Owen, a JSU trustee, recently made a "goodwill ambassador" trip to Washington, DC, with President Bill Meehan and JSU's Pete Conroy to drop in on friends and see about finding new grants and funds for the University. One of their stops included a visit to see Patty Hobbs, the U. S. Department of Education's director of internal communications. 10-09-02: 4 Alumni, 1 Prof to be Honored by Alumni Assoc. Jacksonville State University's Alumni Association will present the annual Outstanding Alumni Awards during halftime at Homecoming on Saturday, November 9 at Paul Snow Stadium. Honorees are Patty Hobbs, Jerry Cole, Jeh Jeh Pruitt, David McPherson and Kelly Gregg. 10-08-02: Library/Ladiga Trail Ceremonies Set The public is invited to the rededication ceremony for Houston Cole Library at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 21 in front of the building and the dedication of the JSU portion of the Chief Ladiga Trail at 2 p.m. 10-08-02: JSU Shows Largest Enrollment Percentage Increase in State Jacksonville State University shows the largest percentage increase in enrollment this fall among public universities in Alabama, according to a preliminary survey conducted by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE). 10-07-02: U.S. Senate Candidate Susan Parker To Visit JSU Democratic U. S. Senate candidate Dr. Susan Parker, a former college administrator who will face incumbent Republican Sen. Jeff Sessions in the November election, will visit JSU employees from 2 until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9 on the 11th Floor of Houston Cole Library. 10-07-02: Alabama Hunter Education Course This course will teach safety rules and hunting regulations to JSU faculty, staff, students and dependents who wish to obtain Alabama hunting licenses. 10-04-02: Joe Serviss Named VPIA Joe Serviss, a Jacksonville State University graduate with more than 30 years of leadership and management experience, has been named by JSU President Bill Meehan as vice president for institutional advancement effective October 14. 10-04-02: JSU Announces Split Commencement for December Jacksonville State University will hold a split, two-ceremony graduation (one event in the morning, another in the afternoon) on Saturday, December 14 at Pete Mathews Coliseum, with candidates for graduation divided by colleges. 10-04-02: JSU Board of Trustees' Quarterly Meeting on October 21 The Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees will hold their annual fall meeting on Monday, October 21 at 10 a.m. on the 11th Floor of Cole Library. 10-04-02: Season Passes Available for 2002-2003 Theater Season Jacksonville State University's Drama Department still has season passes available for the 2002-2003 theater season. 10-04-02: JSU Drama Department Acquires Hearing Assist System The Jacksonville State University Drama Department is pleased to announce the addition of a new sound and "hearing assist" system at the Ernest Stone Performing Arts Center theater. 10-04-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Calhoun County The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Thursday, October 17, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. 10-04-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Sylacauga The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Wednesday, October 16, 2002, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Chamber office. 10-02-02: Gamecock Gallop Homecoming 5K Scheduled Nov. 9 Dr. Jim McLaughlin of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation invites you to participate in the Gamecock Gallop Homecoming 5k Event, which begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday, November 9. 10-02-02: JSU Alumnus Contributes Stock Jacksonville State University alumnus Dr. Robert (Rob) E. Ringer (Class of ’49) recently presented a gift of stock to the JSU Foundation in memory of his parents, Raymond J. and Ruth Chisolm Ringer, to provide income for faculty development and travel. 10-01-02: Dr. Lori Owens Tours Europe as Representative of Atlantic Council Study Tour JSU political science assistant professor of political science spent two days at NATO, two days with the European Union, a day at the European parliament and a day with some of the think tanks in Brussels that work with U.S. and European relations. Topics discussed included NATO enlargement, enlargement of the European Union and Russia's status in NATO. 10-01-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Pell City The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Pell City Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Tuesday, October 15, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Chamber office. 09-30-02: Glen Browder To Reschedule Appearance on APT's "For The Record" Program APT's "For The Record" program will be rescheduling JSU Eminent Scholar Glen Browder's appearance originally set for the September 30th show due to the death of Dr. Browder's mother. 09-27-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Talladega The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Talladega Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Thursday October 9, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Chamber office. 09-27-02: Flu and Pneumonia Shots Available in October The Student Health Center will be administering flu vaccinations by appointment only for JSU students and employees beginning October 16. The Nursing Center Clinic at Lurleen B. Wallace College of Nursing and Health Sciences will be administering flu and pneumonia vaccinations for JSU students, employees, and the community by appointment on October 23 and October 30. 09-27-02: Calhoun County Chamber's Business Expo 2002 Offers Seminars The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce, and the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) will present two seminars on Tuesday, October 22, 2002, in conjunction with the Chamber's Business Expo 2002. 09-25-02: Fall Schedule for JSU's Little River Canyon Field School Jacksonville State University's Little River Canyon Field School is gearing up for the fall with classes and programs designed to entertain, educate and inform. 09-25-02: Grand Nationals Competition To Feature Marching Southerners in Repeat Performance Jacksonville State University's Marching Southerners are the model marching band. At least that's what organizers of the Bands of America Grand Nationals in Indianapolis, Indiana seem to think. They have invited the Southerners to perform in exhibition at the Grand Nationals in November. 09-25-02: JSU's Spirit Drum and Bugle Corps End Season with Exciting Finish Jacksonville State University's Spirit Drum and Bugle Corp recently returned from their successful summer tour with a 10th place finish at the DCI 2002 World Championships in Madison, Wisconsin. 09-25-02: Burt Arthur Brings Hope to Youth at Camp Lewis Burt Arthur works to inspire hope as the program manager at Coosa Valley Youth Services' Camp Robert E. Lewis in Anniston, a 30-bed boot camp facility for juvenile males that attracts a fair number of Jacksonville State University interns. 09-25-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Gadsden Area The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Gadsden Area Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Wednesday, October 9, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. 09-24-02: NCGE Moves into New Central Office at JSU The National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE) recently moved into their new central office at JSU. The NCGE's mission is to enhance the status and quality of geography teaching and learning at all levels. There is no question that the new director Michal LeVasseur is passionate about the subject. 09-24-02: $1.8 Million NASA Grant Establishes von Braun Scholars Program A $1.8 million NASA grant will establish the von Braun Scholars (VBS) program at Jacksonville State University to motivate greater interest in math and science among public school students. 09-24-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Blount County The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Blount County-Oneonta Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Tuesday, October 8, 2002, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Chamber office. 09-23-02: WWW Guru Addresses JSU Audience WWW Guru Peter Blakeney’s presentation could have been titled “The Future Ain’t What it Used to Be”; he made reference to Yogi Berra quote often. He discussed how far, fast and furious technology has come and predicted that it will only go farther and faster. 09-23-02: Peer Educators To Spread Positive Messages Across JSU This is the second year that the Peer Educators program has been offered at Jacksonville State University, sponsored by Counseling and Career Services. The program is designed to increase awareness of changing student health and safety issues. 09-20-02: JSU Hosts Hispanic Heritage Luncheon Oct. 2 Jacksonville State University's Office of Multicultural Services is sponsoring a Hispanic Heritage luncheon Wednesday, October 2 at the Gamecock Center at noon. The luncheon will feature two guest speakers: attorney Moses Vela and Birmingham businesswoman Alba Hernandez. 09-20-02: $412,000 Grant Boosts Little River Canyon Field School The Department of Education awarded Jacksonville State University a $412,000 FIPSE (Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education) grant that will boost the University's Little River Canyon Field School Program. 09-20-02: JSU Hosts "Brain-Compatible Learning" Workshop Oct. 4 Fritz Mengert, Ph.D., professor emeritus of neurology at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, will facilitate a Jacksonville State University workshop for teachers and students on brain-compatible learning on Friday, Oct. 4 from 8:30 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. on the 11th floor of Houston Cole Library. 09-19-02: Fall Family Day/ Preview Day on October 12 Jacksonville State University will host its annual Fall Family Day/ Preview Day on Saturday, October 12. The daylong event will be packed with food, fun and entertainment and culminate in an exciting football game between JSU's own Gamecocks and the Sam Houston State Bear Cats. 09-19-02: Glen Browder To Be Featured Guest on APT "For The Record" Program Dr. Browder, who is currently conducting a statewide series of public forums on American democracy, will appear live on the September 30 show which runs from 6:30-7:00 p.m. The program, which will include a telephone call-in session, will focus on the forums and his new book. 09-19-02: Schedule of Criminal Justice Seminars for Fall Semester 2002 JSU's Lambda Alpha Epsilon and Alpha Phi Sigma are co-sponsoring several seminars this semester through the Department of Criminal Justice. JSU students attending these seminars will receive 1 credit hour. 09-19-02: NEAPA Candidates for Graduation in 125th Basic Session The candidates for graduation in the 125th basic session of the Northeast Alabama Police Academy at Jacksonville State University are presented in this listing. 09-18-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Calhoun County The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Thursday, October 3, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. 09-18-02: Presenting the JSU Drama Department's 2002-03 Season The JSU Drama Department announces its schedule of coming attractions for the 2002-03 season. 09-17-02: Highlighting JSU Ambassadors for 2002-03 The JSU Ambassadors for the 2002-03 academic year are recognized for their service as the official representatives of JSU who assist in recruiting, graduation, presidential functions, board of trustee meetings, career fairs and Preview Days. They travel to area high schools with admissions counselors to give high schoolers a perspective on JSU. 09-17-02: JSU To Host 80th Annual Meeting of Alabama Academy of Science Now that they're settled into their new home in the McGee Science Center, the Jacksonville State University biology department is preparing to showcase their facilities and the JSU campus to their peers across the state next March when they host the 80th annual meeting of the Alabama Academy of Science (AAS). 09-17-02: T. Allen Smith, Institutional Detective A former Jacksonville State University dean who wanted to return to the classroom in 1985 took an unexpected turn in his career and spent the next 13 years as an institutional "detective" instead. 09-17-02: JSU’s Sociology Club To Sponsor Lecture Jacksonville State University’s Sociology Club invites everyone to come hear a lecture on how our nation has adjusted after the attacks of September 11, 2001. The club will be sponsoring a lecture entitled “September 11--One Year Later: A Sociological Perspective.” 09-17-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Cherokee County The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Tuesday, October 1, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Chamber office. 09-16-02: Mindset of Today's Freshmen Beloit College in Wisconsin compiles the "Mindset List" to help faculty and staff see the world through the eyes of new college freshmen. Here is an edited version of that list. 09-16-02: Enrollment Growth by Year Chart shows fall enrollment from 1995 through current. 09-12-02: Large Increase in Students Taking Courses by Web Distance learners taking at least one course by Internet increased 49.6% this fall. 09-11-02: 9/11 Service Pictures and Story JSU's 9/11 memorial service presented a fitting tribute of remembrance with an inspirational message delivered by President Meehan and patriotic musical numbers provided by the University band, Teresa Stricklin and a group of elementary school children. 09-11-02: More Scenes From JSU's 9/11 Service University Photographer Steve Latham captured the mood of this morning's service with this series of photos. 09-11-02: Text of President's Address at JSU's 9/11 Service In President Meehan's speech on the occasion of JSU's 9/11 memorial service presented here, Dr. Meehan exhorts us to " focus on the stories of triumph and human compassion" in remembering the events of September 11th. 09-11-02: TV24 To Air JSU's 9/11 Service You can watch JSU's 9/11 service on TV24 at 5:30 and 10:30 p.m. today. 09-11-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Gadsden Area The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Gadsden Area Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Wednesday, September 25, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. 09-10-02: Shining Star of the World Wide Web is Coming to JSU Peter Blakeney, one of the Internet's original "shining stars," is coming to JSU. Peter's vision helped shape the look and feel of the World Wide Web. 09-10-02: WLJS FM To Broadcast JSU's 9/11 Memorial Service If you're unable to attend the September 11th service at JSU, which begins at 8:45 a.m. in the flag area in front of Bibb Graves, you can hear it live beginning at approximately 9:10 a.m. on campus station WLJS FM. 09-09-02: Most Popular Majors: JSU Fall 2002 Student Enrollment Analysis by Top Majors Table presents analysis of JSU Fall 2002 student enrollment by most popular majors. 09-09-02: Student Enrollment Analysis--Origin by State Table presents JSU student enrollment with origin by state over six-year period. 09-09-02: Student Enrollment Analysis--Origin by Alabama Counties Table presents JSU student enrollment with origin by Alabama counties over six-year period. 09-09-02: Schools Becoming Hyper-PC? Fox news story takes a look at sensationalized cases of PC excess involving teachers and administrators. 09-09-02: Ways To Express Remembrance of 9/11 JSU will mark the one-year anniversary of the terrorist attack on America with a special ceremony in front of Bibb Graves at 8:45 a.m., Wednesday, September 11.   In addition, the White House Commission on Remembrance offers some suggestions for those who wish to remember in a personal manner. 09-09-02: Fundraising Concert To Support the Student Legacy Scholarship Jacksonville State University's Department of Music will hold a "Welcome Back" faculty recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 15 as a fundraiser to establish the Student Legacy Scholarship. 09-09-02: Coosa Group of the Sierra Club General Meeting The local Coosa Group of the Sierra Club will hold a general meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12 in the Jacksonville State University's Martin Hall, Room 234. 09-06-02: Nearly 9000 Students This Fall! Jacksonville State University enrolled more students this fall than ever before: nearly 9,000 students. 09-06-02: Analysis of JSU's Fall 2002 Enrollment Table provides an analysis of JSU's Fall 2002 enrollment by degree and major. 09-06-02: Chef Shaun Joins Chef Paul at Hopper Caf Heading into the Jack Hopper Dining Hall at Jacksonville State University this semester, chances are you might see a new face underneath the white hat. Chef Paul hasn’t left JSU, but he has brought in Chef Shaun Morrison to help him out while he travels this fall. 09-05-02: A Look at JSU's New Faculty Photo identifies JSU's new faculty. 09-05-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Calhoun County The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Thursday, September 19, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. 09-04-02: Political Debate of Congressional Candidates To Be Rebroadcast on WJXS TV24 The televised debate between Third Congressional District candidates Mike Rogers and Joe Turnham will be rebroadcast on WJXS TV24 at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 5th; 8 p.m., Friday, September 6th; and 5 p.m., Sunday, September 8th. 09-04-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Sylacauga The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Wednesday, September 18, 2002, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Chamber office. 09-04-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Pell City The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Pell City Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Tuesday, September 17, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Chamber office. 08-30-02: Students Awarded ASSE Scholarships Two Jacksonville State University students have been awarded The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) UPS Scholarships. 08-30-02: JSU Earns A Rating from S&P Jacksonville State University recently achieved an A rating by Standard & Poor’s rating service. 08-29-02: Text of President's Annual Meeting Speech Dr. William A. Meehan addressed the faculty and staff in the 2002 Annual Meeting. The theme of the President's address, cited in this article, was "Celebrate JSU." 08-28-02: Browder To Lead Democracy Forums Throughout Alabama Former Congressman Glen Browder will lead a series of provocative public discussions throughout Alabama this Fall focusing on the future of American democracy. 08-28-02: TV-24 To Broadcast Debate between Mike Rogers and Joe Turnham on Sept. 3 Jacksonville State University, TV-24 and The Anniston Star will sponsor a televised debate between Mike Rogers (Republican) and Joe Turnham (Democrat), candidates for Alabama's third congressional district, on Tuesday, September 3 at 8 p.m. 08-28-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Gadsden Area The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Gadsden Area Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Wednesday, September 11, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. 08-27-02: JSU Field School’s Fall Hike Season Enjoy the natural beauty of Little River Canyon with a series of easy hikes with the JSU Field School staff. 08-27-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Blount County The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Blount County-Oneonta Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Tuesday, September 10, 2002, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Chamber office. 08-27-02: Guided Archaeology Tour on Oct. 12 On October 12th join Dr. Harry Holstein for a guided archaeological tour of sites throughout Calhoun and St. Clair counties. 08-22-02: JSU To Hold September 11th "Day of Remembrance" Memorial Program Jacksonville State University will hold a September 11th "Day of Remembrance" in memory of those who lost their lives or loved ones in the terrorist attacks on America last year. 08-22-02: JSU Student Develops Weather Alert Device for Hearing-Impaired Population Jim Davis, a Jacksonville State University distance learning student who lives in Virginia, has come up with an idea to help hearing-impaired people get weather alerts and other emergency messages even if they're asleep. 08-22-02: Alabama Conference on Attracting Retirees To Be Held September 12th Jacksonville State University’s Center for Economic Development is co-sponsor of the Alabama Conference on Attracting Retirees to be held September 12th at the Best Western Hotel in Oxford. 08-22-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Calhoun County The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Thursday, September 5, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. 08-22-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Cherokee County The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Tuesday, September 3, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Chamber office. 08-14-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Gadsden The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Gadsden Area Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Wednesday, August 28, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. 08-13-02: Dr. Joe Delap Named Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Jacksonville State University recently welcomed Dr. Joe Delap as its new associate vice president for academic affairs. 08-12-02: 2002 Alumni Golf Tournament Set for August 31 The 2002 Alumni Golf Tournament has been set for Saturday, August 31, prior to the JSU vs. Alabama A&M game at 6:30 p.m. The tournament will begin at 8:00 a.m. at Silver Lakes. 08-12-02: Browder and Local Teachers Initiate American Democracy Project in Calhoun County School System Former Congressman Glen Browder, now Eminent Scholar in American Democracy at Jacksonville State University, and the local teachers are putting together a course of study--called the American Democracy Project--that challenges young Alabamians to think seriously about "what America means" and "how America ought to work" in the Twenty-First Century. 08-09-02: APSA (Boston) Signing Scheduled for Browder Book on American Democracy Former Congressman Glen Browder and University Press of America will mark the publication of his provocative new book on American democracy with a signing session this month at the American Political Science Association’s annual convention (Aug. 28-Sept. 1) in Boston. 08-08-02: Faculty/Staff Annual Meeting on August 26 JSU's annual meeting of faculty and staff will be Monday, August 26, 2002 at 8:00 A.M. in Leone Cole Auditorium. Coffee and pastries will be served beginning at 7:30 A.M. 08-08-02: JSU Campus Bookstore To Hold Open House on Aug. 15 The JSU Campus Bookstore is holding an open house on Thursday, August 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 08-07-02: HOMECOMING HOEDOWN 2002 The schedule of events for JSU's Homecoming Hoedown 2002 are announced. 08-07-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Sylacauga The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Wednesday, August 21, 2002, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Chamber office. 08-06-02: JSU/Community Orchestra Announces 2002-03 Concert Season The season will include concerts in November, December, March and May. Membership is open through audition to all members of the surrounding communities, including Jacksonville, Anniston and Gadsden. 08-06-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Pell City The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Pell City Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Tuesday, August 20, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Chamber office. 08-01-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Calhoun County The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Thursday, August 15, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. 07-31-02: United Way Day of Caring Event on August 9 Jacksonville State University will be participating in the United Way Day of Caring event that will be held Friday, August 9. 07-31-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Gadsden The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Gadsden Area Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Wednesday, August 14, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. 07-30-02: JSU’s Distance Learning Program Featured in Academic Journal Jacksonville State University's College of Education and Professional Studies is featured in the summer 2002 edition of Education, the oldest education journal in the United States. 07-30-02: Dr. Cynthia Harper Named Associate Dean Dr. Cynthia Harper, of Jacksonville, has been named Associate Dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies at Jacksonville State University. 07-30-02: Dr. Kathleen Friery Named Department Head Dr. Kathleen Friery of Jacksonville has been named head of the Department of Educational Resources at Jacksonville State University. 07-30-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Blount County The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Blount County-Oneonta Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Tuesday, August 13, 2002, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Chamber office. 07-30-02: Schedule of Interviews for VPIA Candidates Three candidates for the position Vice President for Institutional Advancement will meet the university community during public presentations in August. 07-25-02: JSU Graduation List - Summer 2002 Jacksonville State University's 2002 Summer commencement will be held in Paul Snow Stadium on Friday, August 2, 2002, at 7:30 p.m.; students receiving degrees are presented in this listing. 07-25-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Talladega The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Talladega Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Thursday August 8, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Chamber office. 07-24-02: Guidebook Published for Attracting Retirees for Economic Development Retirement Development: A How-To Guidebook, newly published by the Jacksonville State University (Alabama) Center for Economic Development, presents detailed research on the opportunity, case histories on communities that have successfully attracted retirees as visitors and new residents, and program recommendations for considering and launching such a regional program. 07-23-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Cherokee County The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Tuesday, August 6, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Chamber office. 07-19-02: Upcoming Events--Little River Canyon Field School Please join us for one of JSU Little River Canyon Field School’s fun-filled programs! 07-18-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Calhoun County The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Thursday, August 1, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. 07-16-02: VPASA Report to Board of Trustees Dr. Rebecca Turner, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, presented the Academic and Student Affairs Report to the Board of Trustees at their quarterly meeting held on July 15, 2002. 07-16-02: President's Report to Board of Trustees Dr. Meehan presented his quarterly report to the Board of Trustees at their quarterly meeting held on July 15, 2002. 07-10-02: Commencement Instructions - Friday, August 2, 2002 Commencement instructions and schedules are detailed in this announcement. 07-10-02: Dr. Rebecca O. Turner To Deliver Summer Commencement Address on August 2nd Dr. Rebecca O. Turner, Jacksonville State University’s Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, will deliver the summer commencement address at JSU on August 2nd at 7:30 p.m. at Paul Snow Stadium. 07-10-02: JSU’s Little River Canyon Field School Presents Native American Crafts, Legends, & Lore August 9 – 10, 2002 Come join Jacksonville State University’s Little River Canyon Field School for a weekend full of Native American crafts and lore at DeSoto State Park! 07-03-02: AMP To Host Contracts and Copyrights Workshop on September 12 Alabama Media Professionals (AMP), an affiliate of the National Federation of Press Women, is hosting a contracts and copyrights workshop on September 12 in Birmingham. 07-03-02: Dr. Patricia Lowry Named Department Head Dr. Patricia Lowry has been named head of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Jacksonville State University. 07-03-02: JSU’s Taste of the Town Dinner Theater Opens on July 4 Beginning July 4th, Jacksonville State University’s Taste of the Town Dinner Theater will re-open its doors and present Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple with a feminine twist. 07-03-02: JSU Board of Trustees Quarterly Meeting on July 15 The regular quarterly meeting of Jacksonville State University's Board of Trustees convenes at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 15 on the 11th Floor of Houston Cole Library. 07-01-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Pell City One-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners will be offered at no charge on Tuesday, July 16, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Chamber office. 07-01-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Sylacauga One-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners will be offered at no charge on Wednesday, July 17, 2002, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Chamber office. 07-01-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Calhoun County One-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners will be offered at no charge on Thursday, July 18, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. 06-27-02: Upcoming Events--Little River Canyon Field School Please join us for one of JSU Little River Canyon Field School’s fun-filled programs! 06-26-02: Dr. William "Bill" Fielding Named Acting Vice President of Business and Administrative Affairs Dr. William "Bill" Fielding of Jacksonville, dean of the Jacksonville State University College of Commerce and Business Administration, has been appointed acting vice president of business and administrative affairs effective July 1, replacing the retiring Don Thacker who leaves the post at the end of June 06-14-02: JSU Study Shows Alabama Cities To Be Great Places To Retire According to recently completed community inventory assessments, Alabama has, at least, 25 cities which are great places to retire. When matched up with the amenities retirees want, each of the cities rated very highly. 06-14-02: Lake Superior State University Releases 2002 List of Banished Words Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan recently released its 2002 list of words that should be banished. In its 27th year, the list cites words that should be banished from the "Queen's English for Mis-use, Over-use and General Uselessness." 06-12-02: JSU's Teacher Hall of Fame Inducts Three Alabama Teachers Three Alabama teachers, representing the elementary, middle school and secondary divisions, have been inducted into the Jacksonville State University's Teacher Hall of Fame. 06-11-02: Tips on Preventing Auto Burglaries According to the University Police, there has been a recent increase in the reported number of auto burglaries. 06-10-02: Dr. Mark Fagan Named Department Head of Sociology and Social Work Dr. Mark Fagan has been named head of the Department of Sociology and Social Work at Jacksonville State University. 06-10-02: Dr. Romano Named Department Head of Biology Dr. Frank Romano, III, has been named head of the Jacksonville State University Biology Department. 06-10-02: Dr. Brenda Phillips Presents Special Needs Training Session Dr. Brenda Phillips, professor of Emergency Management at Jacksonville State University, has been asked to offer a training session on special needs planning for the State of Alabama Emergency Management Agency Conference. 06-06-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Calhoun County One-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners will be offered at no charge on Thursday, June 20, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. 06-05-02: Faculty Members Receive Service Awards Jacksonville State University recently recognized faculty members with service awards, ranging from 10 to 35 years of service. 06-05-02: JSU Drama Department Season Finale Runs June 20 - 23 Jacksonville State University’s Drama department wraps up its 2001-2002 theater season with the domestic comedy The Male Animal, running June 20 through 23 at the Ernest Stone Center for the Performing Arts. 06-05-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Sylacauga One-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners will be offered at no charge on Wednesday, June 19, 2002, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Chamber office. 06-04-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Pell City One-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners will be offered at no charge on Tuesday, June 18, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Chamber office. 06-03-02: Vote for Proposed Constitutional Amendment Number 1 The Alabama Council of College and University Presidents is encouraging all friends of education in the state to vote for the proposed Constitutional Amendment Number 1, which will establish the Education Trust Fund Rainy Day Account. 06-03-02: Pete Conroy Promotes Welcome Center for Little River Canyon Field School Plans for developing a facility to promote tourism and ecological education in DeKalb County are moving forward, according to Pete Conroy, director of the Jacksonville State University Little River Canyon Field School. 06-03-02: Dr. Brenda Phillips Addresses National Weather Service Dr. Brenda Phillips, professor of emergency management at Jacksonville State University, addresses the National Weather Service in Kansas City on June 4 on outreach strategies for improving warnings to underserved populations. 05-29-02: JSU Drama Dept. Announces 2002-03 Theater Season One-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners will be offered at no charge on Thursday, June 6, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. 05-29-02: Drama Students Land Summer Jobs with Regional Theater Companies One-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners will be offered at no charge on Thursday, June 6, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. 05-29-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Blount County One-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners will be offered at no charge on Thursday, June 6, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. 05-29-02: JSU Drama Dept. Announces Scholarship Awards for Fall 2002 One-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners will be offered at no charge on Thursday, June 6, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. 05-29-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in the Gadsden Area One-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners will be offered at no charge on Thursday, June 6, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. 05-23-02: SBDC Offers Business Counseling in Calhoun County One-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners will be offered at no charge on Thursday, June 6, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber office. 05-21-02: SBDC Offers Business Counseling in Cherokee County One-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners will be offered at no charge on Tuesday, June 4, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Chamber office. 05-21-02: Click It or Ticket Campaign To Begin The nationwide "Click It or Ticket" seatbelt safety compliance campaign will run from May 25 through June 3. 05-20-02: Dinner Theater Kicks Off 2002 Summer Season July 4 A female version of Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” will kick off the summer with performances running July 4-6 and 11-14. “Barefoot in the Park,” also written by Simon, will follow running July 18-20 and 25-28. 05-20-02: Kimberly Weatherford Receives Cleo and Carla Thomas Award for Outstanding Community Education and Service Jacksonville State University Assistant Professor Kimberly Weatherford received the Cleo and Carla Thomas award for Outstanding Community Education and Service at the Faculty Recognition Reception on May 14 at the home of University President William A. Meehan. 05-20-02: Dr. James B. Allen, Jr. Receives Earlon & Betty McWhorter Outstanding Teacher Award Jacksonville State University Associate Professor Dr. James B. Allen of the Department of Political Science received this year’s Earlon and Betty McWhorter Outstanding Teacher Award at the Faculty Recognition reception held May 14at the president’s home. 05-20-02: TSU's Malone Tapped for ACHE Post Michael Malone, president of Troy State University Dothan, was elected executive director of the Alabama Commission of Higher Education Friday by unanimous vote of the Commission. 05-20-02: Vigil Brings Solace to 400 "Comfort," promised Pearl Williams Friday night, during a candlelight vigil at Pete Mathews Coliseum at Jacksonville State University, "is born in the spirit of others." 05-20-02: Three Share the Faculty Scholar Lecturer Award A dramatic collaborative effort by three Jacksonville State University professors earned them this year's Faculty Scholar Lecturer Award presented at the Faculty Recognition Reception held at the President's Home recently. 05-20-02: The group Alabama Nominated for Humanitarian Award Jacksonville State University alumnus and trustee Randy Owen and the group Alabama are one of three nominees for the Home Depot Humanitarian Award to be presented at the Academy of Country Music Awards ceremony. 05-20-02: New Record Lows for May 20th Anniston, 41 degrees...previous record was 43 set back in 1976. 05-17-02: JSU's Counselors Offer Advice Following Anniston Homicides After the quadruple homicide in Anniston, many members of the Jacksonville State University community are facing the reality of grief, either dealing with it personally or helping a close friend or family member deal with it. Coming to terms with the death of a loved one, especially a violent death, can be a hard, complicated process. 05-17-02: Anniston Police Arrest Suspect in Blockbuster Homicide Case Police will hold a press conference at 11:30 a.m. to release details. 05-17-02: Taste of the Town Children’s Theater Returns for Summer 2002 Season Jacksonville State University’s Taste of the Town Children’s Theater returns this year with a new musical re-telling of the classic favorite Snow White. 05-17-02: Business Deductions Workshop To Be Held on May 22 Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center (JSU SBDC), The Chamber - Gadsden & Etowah County, and the Internal Revenue Service are sponsoring a workshop entitled Federal Business Deductions on Wednesday, May 22, 2002 from 9:00 a.m. until noon. 05-16-02: Presentation of Annual Faculty Awards JSU honors faculty for research, service and teaching activities during the recent annual Faculty Awards Presentation. 05-16-02: Candlelight Vigil for Victims of Blockbuster Video Shootings A candlelight vigil for the four young men killed during Wednesday's robbery at Blockbuster Video in Anniston will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday on the square in Jacksonville. 05-15-02: Dave Neal To Deliver Keynote Address at Idaho's Annual Governor's Conference Dave Neal, professor and associate director of the Institute for Emergency Preparedness at Jacksonville State University, has been invited to give the keynote address at the state of Idaho's annual "Governor's Conference on Emergency Management" on May 22 in Nampa, Idaho. 05-15-02: Upcoming Events--Little River Canyon Field School Join us for one of JSU Little River Canyon Field School’s fun-filled programs. 05-13-02: Candidates Open Forum on May 21 in Jacksonville The Jacksonville Merchants Association and The Jacksonville Exchange Club, in collaboration with The Jacksonville News, will hold a Candidates Open Forum at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, at the Jacksonville Community Center. 05-08-02: JSU Eminent Scholar is Editor of Academic Journal Dr. Ronnie Clayton, eminent scholar and professor of finance at Jacksonville State University has been appointed editor of the academic journal Financial Decisions. 05-08-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Gadsden The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Gadsden Area Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Wednesday, May 22. 05-08-02: Upcoming Events--Little River Canyon Field School Please join us for one of JSU Little River Canyon Field School’s fun-filled programs. 05-07-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Pell City The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Pell City Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Tuesday, May 21. 05-03-02: "Body Farm" Seminar Canceled The seminar scheduled for May 8th, featuring Dr. William H. Bass, has been canceled. Dr. Bass has had a heart attack. 05-03-02: Faculty Awards Reception To Be Held on May 14 The annual Faculty Awards Reception will be held at the president's home on Tuesday, May 14, at 4:00 p.m. 05-02-02: SBDC Offers Business Counseling in Calhoun County The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Thursday, May 16. 04-30-02: JSU's Spring President's & Dean's Lists JSU announces the names of students who achieved outstanding scholastic merit during the spring semester. Students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average (all A's) are named to the President's List; those attaining all A's and B's, the Dean's List. 04-30-02: Summertime Outdoor Fun Opportunities at JSU Nature Camps The JSU Field School is proud to present summer nature camps loaded with outdoor learning activities for the young scientist in your family. 04-30-02: Candidates Announced for NEAPA Basic Session Thirty-nine area law enforcement officers are on the session roster for the 124th Basic Session of the Northeast Alabama Police Academy at Jacksonville State University. 04-30-02: SBDC Offers Business Counseling in Blount County The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Blount County-Oneonta Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Tuesday, May 14. 04-26-02: Graduation Video, Photos Available A video tape and photos of commencement ceremonies are available for purchase. 04-26-02: 'Body Farm' Pioneer to Conduct Seminar May 8 Dr. William H. Bass, professor emeritus at the University of Tennessee and one of the nation's top forensic anthropologists, will discuss research findings of the University of Tennessee's "Body Farm" during a seminar on Wednesday, May 8. 04-26-02: A Spelling Exercise? Photo: Men At Work 04-25-02: Teacher Hall of Fame Induction on May 20 JSU names finalists for the annual Teacher Hall of Fame. Winners will be inducted during a private ceremony on campus May 20. 04-24-02: SBDC Offers Business Counseling in the Gadsden Area The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Gadsden Area Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Wednesday, May 8. 04-23-02: Recruiters Impressed with JSU's Professional Connection Interview Day “Your graduates excel those of other universities in credentials, as well as professionalism.” ­ Kris Bishop of Jack Henry and Associates. 04-23-02: SBDC Offers Counseling in Cherokee County The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners in Cherokee Co. at no charge on Tuesday, May 7. 04-22-02: Gov. Names Conroy to Head Ala. Geographic Information Council Governor Don Siegelman has appointed Pete Conroy as chairman of the newly established Alabama Geographic Information Council. The main purpose of AGIC is to coordinate GIS related investments, practices, and policies in order to minimize a duplication of effort and public expenditures. 04-19-02: Spring Graduation List Announced Jacksonville State University's 2002 Spring commencement will be held in Paul Snow Stadium on Friday, April 26, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. 04-18-02: Alex Baker To Deliver Spring Commencement Address Alex D. Baker, a 1976 graduate of Jacksonville State University and a graduate of the Institute of Organizational Management at Terry School of Business at Georgia Tech, will deliver the spring commencement address at JSU. Commencement is in Paul Snow Stadium on Friday, April 26, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. 04-18-02: Jacksonville Arts Council’s Living Museum & Fair Set for April 27 A gathering of weavers, potters, carvers, quilters, artists and other time-honored crafts folk, the Living Museum is a juried show that not only displays the work but showcases the artists in motion as they create their crafts. In addition, the day will feature a full slate of music, storytelling and special buys as square merchants join the event with sidewalk sales. 04-18-02: SBDC Offers Business Counseling in Calhoun County The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Thursday, May 2. 04-17-02: Karaoke in the Caf & Midnight Snack Take a break from studying and let faculty members serve up your breakfast. 04-17-02: Business Fair Set for April 25 Jacksonville State University's Small Business Development Center and the Anniston Army Depot are partnering to present a seminar, titled Business Opportunities Conference and Trade Fair 2002, on Thursday, April 25, from 8:30 a.m. - noon at Stephenson Hall on campus. The seminar will help small businesses that want to sell products and services to the government. 04-17-02: VPASA Report to the Board of Trustees Dr. Rebecca Turner delivered the academic and student affairs report during the trustees' meeting Monday. 04-17-02: 2002-2003 JSU Ambassadors Announced The newly selected Ambassadors will serve as official representatives of JSU and assist in on-campus recruiting events. 04-17-02: Upcoming Events: Little River Canyon Field School Join us for the following Little River Canyon Field School programs: Canoeing for Beginners, Advanced Canoeing, Mountain Forest Wildflower Feast, Birding and Botany for the Physically Challenged. 04-15-02: Trustees Honor Don Thacker Photo: Board of Trustee Chairman Pete Mathews presented a resolution to Don Thacker, retiring vice president for business and administrative affairs, at Monday morning's trustees meeting in Gadsden. 04-15-02: Report of Trustees' Quarterly Meeting The Jacksonville State University board of trustees gave President Bill Meehan authorization to begin the preliminary steps toward establishing a $15 million bond issue to fund the renovation of Ayers Hall along with a newly acquired building at Ft. McClellan and other capital improvements. In other business, the trustees increased tuition beginning with the fall semester. 04-12-02: Communication Awards Announced Jacksonville State University's communication department recently honored several outstanding students during its annual awards luncheon. 04-11-02: JSU's Alpha Sigma Omega Chapter Excels at ACJA-LAE National Conference From among the hundreds in attendance, members of JSU's group placed first in two separate categories. Not bad for a chapter that had not participated in 25 years. 04-11-02: Catherine Callaway of CNN Visits JSU Photos: Jacksonville State University alumna Catherine Callaway of CNN, class of 1982, delivered the keynote address for the communication department's annual awards day April 10. 04-11-02: Tuition Increase Likely for Fall Term JSU students can expect tuition to go up for the fall semester, according to Don Thacker, JSU's vice president for administrative and business affairs. Thacker said the university's budget committee has made three recommendations to JSU President Bill Meehan for a tuition increase. Meehan will make a final recommendation to the board of trustees at that group's meeting on Monday. 04-11-02: JSU's ROTC Program Offers Financial Assistance and Career Opportunities LTC Herschel “Doc” May says there are several ways Army ROTC can help parents and students pay for college. ROTC offers two three- and four-year scholarships to qualified applicants on a competitive basis. 04-11-02: Workshop Addresses Multicultural Issues in Education Photos: More than 200 education interns turned out recently for the College of Education and Professional Studies' multicultural workshop. 04-10-02: Dr. Tim Roberts' Tips on Preventing Food-borne Illness Jacksonville State University's Dr. Tim Roberts, a food safety expert in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, says the first step in preventing food-borne illness begins at the grocery store. 04-10-02: Debra Goodwin Recommends Being Proactive about Heart Disease Heart disease is today’s number one cause of death in women over 50, according to Jacksonville State University’s Debra Goodwin, instructor of family and consumer sciences. “Being proactive about heart disease may help women decrease their risk of developing the disease,” said Ms. Goodwin, who is pursuing her doctorate at the University of Alabama. 04-10-02: A Tribute to the Bricks-and-Mortar Library Many young people incorrectly think that libraries are becoming outdated. “Not a chance,” according to Jacksonville State University’s Dr. George Whitesel, professor and assistant librarian. “Economic forces alone, such as copyright restrictions and the high cost of going electronic will keep traditional libraries in business,” says Dr. Whitesel. “More important, gaps exist in electronic offerings that only a visit to the library can fill. People seriously looking for reliable, quality information will have to keep a foot in both worlds.” 04-10-02: Browder Book Getting Strong Previews Strong endorsements of Dr. Glen Browder's book, "The Future of American Democracy: A Former Congressman's Unconventional Analysis," which is to be released later this year by University Press of America, have been submitted thus far from prominent leaders in journalism, academics, and politics. 04-10-02: 91 Inducted into Phi Eta Sigma Ninety-one Jacksonville State University students have been inducted into Phi Eta Sigma, a national honor society whose goal is to encourage and reward academic excellence among freshmen in institutions of higher learning. 04-10-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Gadsden Area The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Gadsden Area Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Wednesday, April 24. 04-09-2002: Phi Kappa Phi Chapter Approved for JSU The National Board of Phi Kappa Phi unanimously approved JSU's petition for a chapter at their Annual Board Meeting in Nashville last Friday. 04-09-02: Upcoming Events: Little River Canyon Field School A few of the exciting events scheduled by the Field School include Pinhoti Trail Hike, April 13; Archaeological Tour, April 13; Canoeing for Beginners, April 20; and Advanced Canoeing, April 27. 04-09-02: Reminder: Trustees to Meet in Gadsden If you're planning on attending the trustee meeting at 10 a.m. April 15, be sure to remember that it will be held in Room 210 of the Joe M. Ford Center for Economic Development on the Gadsden State Community College Campus. 04-04-02: Communication Board Re-appoints 3 Three JSU students have been re-appointed to a second consecutive year heading campus media. 04-04-02: CNN's Catherine Callaway Will Keynote Communication Dept.'s Awards Day JSU's own Catherine Callaway of CNN, Class of 1982, will deliver the keynote address for the Communication Department's Annual Awards Day at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 10 on the 11th floor of Houston Cole Library. 04-04-02: Leadership Awards Day is April 9 Awards will be presented to students who achieved excellence in academics, athletics and activities throughout the 2001-2002 academic year. 04-04-02: Support ACS & Relay for Life People across Calhoun County are working together to lower cancer deaths by participating in Relay For Life. Jacksonville State University will enter a team for the first time. 04-04-02: SGA Concert on April 12th Rascal Flatts will perform on Friday, April 12th at 8:00 p.m. in Pete Mathews Coliseum. 04-04-02: Worden Weaver (formerly of JSU), A WWII Vet, Makes One More Run His frail legs dangling over a yellow oxygen tank, 82-year-old Worden Weaver of Mobile fastened his seat belt aboard a World War II bomber at a Decatur airport. Weaver was preparing for one more bomber ride in a B-24 Liberator and a trip back in time to Aug. 1, 1943, when he was a B-24 pilot shot down over Romania. 04-04-02: Fraternities & Sororities Donate $1000 to United Way The fraternity and sorority community recently donated $1,000 to the United Way of Calhoun County recently after raising the funds through various activities throughout the year. 04-04-02: SBDC Offers Business Counseling in Calhoun Co. The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Thursday, April 18. 04-04-02: SBDC Offers Business Counseling in Pell City The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Pell City Chamber of Commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge on Tuesday, April 16. 04-02-02: Action Needed! Contact the Governor & State Senators 04-02-02: JSU A Cappella Choir & Calhoun County Civic Chorale Join Forces 04-02-02: Basic & Advanced Canoeing Offered 04-02-02: Holocaust "Days of Remembrance" Set for April 11 04-01-02: Phi Beta Kappa Lecture on April 9th 04-01-02: Important Graduation Information 04-01-02: 4th Annual Sporting Clays Shoot Slated April 13 04-01-02: Career Placement Services Workshop Features JSU Alumnus 04-01-02: Faculty Senate To Host Constitutional Reform Seminar Today 04-01-02: Chamber Winds' "Final" Concert Announced 03-22-02: Faculty Promotions & Tenure Announced 03-21-02: SBDC Offers Counseling in Calhoun County 03-20-02: Social Work Program Participates in Federal Research Project 03-20-02: JSU Drama Dept. Presents Picasso at the Lapin Agile on April 4 - 7 03-20-02: Reminder: Multicultural Workshop Scheduled March 22 03-20-02: "The Good News About Sept. 11" -- Hear It April 4 03-19-02: NSF Invited MCIS Faculty To Give Presentation 03-19-02: Coosa Unit of Sierra Club To Meet April 4 03-19-02: Ceremony Recognizes Achievements of Fraternities & Sororities 03-19-02: JSU To Host Multi-Cultural Workshop March 22 03-14-02: Faculty Senate To Host Constitutional Reform Seminar April 1 03-13-02: JSU Trustees to Meet in Gadsden April 15 03-13-02: Upcoming Events--Little River Canyon Field School 03-11-02: JSU Students Attain "Who's Who" Status 03-11-02: MCIS Faculty Receive NSF Grant 03-11-02: Camp L.I.F.E.--Summer Day Camp Program for Children 03-11-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Calhoun County 03-05-02: Faculty Mentor Positions Available from Title III Grant 03-05-02: JSU Chamber Winds Concert 03-05-02: JSU Chamber Singers and Brass Choir Concert 02-28-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Talladega 02-28-02: NEAPA Graduation To Be Held March 22 02-28-02: Scholarships Available from NSF Grant 02-27-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Gadsden Area 02-27-02: Interfraternity Council Recognized for Outstanding Achievement 02-26-02: Upcoming Events--Little River Canyon Field School 02-26-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Blount Co. 02-26-02: JSU Jazz Ensemble to Perform March 2 02-26-02: Education Career Fair Accentuates Quality of Teachers 02-25-02: Professor/Playwright To Direct "The Soul of Nat Turner" on Feb. 28 02-25-02: JSU To Host Constitutional Rally for High School Seniors 02-25-02: JSU To Host Ceramics Art Exhibition 02-25-02: CCBA Office Receives Kennamers' Name 02-25-02: Annual Retirement Planning Seminar Slated April 11 02-25-02: Kelly Smith's Mission as a Police Officer 02-25-02: Biology Seminar to be held March 4 02-25-02: Pat Borstorff Named 2001 Human Resource Professional of the Year 02-21-02: Academe Program to Focus on Grant Writing 02-15-02: Pan-Hellenic Council Celebrates Black History Month 02-13-02: Higher Education Day Rally in Montgomery on Feb. 21 02-13-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Gadsden Area 02-12-02: Little River Canyon Field School Events 02-08-02: English Lecture Series Features Dr. Carmine DiBiase 02-07-02: SBDC Offers Small Business Counseling in Calhoun County 02-06-02: JSU Hosts Science Olympiad on Feb. 23 02-05-02: JSU's First Benefits Fair on Feb. 7 02-05-02: Music Department Spring 2002 Events Calendar 02-05-02: JSU Chamber Singers Present Checks to Red Cross 02-05-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Pell City 02-05-02: Annual Education Career Fair on Feb. 21 02-01-02: JSU Employees Set Record for United Way Contributions 02-01-02: Gov. Directs Mabry to Move Toward 1/3 - 2/3 Split of Education Funds 02-01-02: Governance - Just the Facts! 02-01-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Talladega 02-01-02: Prof. Browder Addresses Future of American Democrary in New Book 02-01-02: JSU's 2002 Peer Counselors Selected 02-01-02: Little River Canyon Field School Schedule 01-30-02: Kaleidoscope -- JSU's Festival of the Arts -- Begins Feb. 9 01-29-02: Troopers Confer Highest Civilian Award to Pres. Meehan, 3 Others 01-29-02: Kingsley Harbor Named Communication Dept. Head 01-24-02: FHCL To Host Discussion of Mysteries of Anne George 01-24-02: Black History Month Events Announced 01-24-02: JSU & ASTD Offer Conference for Training Professionals 01-24-02: Art Dept. Presents Juried Exhibition of Art Works 01-24-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Calhoun County 01-24-02: Courses Feature Plays and Museum Visits in NYC 01-24-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Cherokee County 01-22-02: JSU Drama Department Presents Cabaret 01-18-02: President Bill Meehan Receives Marble Souvenir from Library 01-18-02: JSU Student Receives Order of Omega Scholarship 01-18-02: Lloyd Dobyns Publishes Article about Hybrid Automobiles 01-18-02: JSU to Host 2002 Regional EnviroBowl 01-16-02: Amber Reid Crowned Miss JSU 01-16-02: On the Brink Conference Features Southern Writers 01-14-02: VPAA Report to the Board of Trustees 01-14-02: President's Report to the Board of Trustees 01-14-02: Police Officers Attending NEAPA 123rd Basic Session 01-09-02: University Forum To Convene on Jan. 23 01-09-02: A Cappella Choir To Sing at AMEA In-Service Convention at UA on Jan. 17th 01-08-02: SBDC Offers Counseling to Small Business Owners in Gadsden 01-04-02: Trustees To Meet Monday, January 14 01-04-02: Services for Dr. Rayford B. Taylor 01-03-02: Calhoun County Civic Chorale Begins Spring Rehearsals, Invites New Members 01-03-02: Little River Canyon Field School Schedule 01-03-02: SBDC Offers Free Counseling Sessions in January 01-02-02: President's & Dean's Lists 01-02-02: Cathy Nabors Named Employee of the Year Return to the News Wire

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